Current Events Calendar
The events and months listed below are subject to change each year but we typically attend these outreach events so check the calendar for the most up-to-date information. You can request an outreach program on our Outreach Programs page.
NCHS Spring Meeting: Usually occurs in April/May and rotates around the state within the mountains, sandhills, and coastal plain regions. This meeting usually has a theme or is a joint meeting with other likeminded organizations.
NCHS Annual Meeting: 1st weekend in November and usually held in Raleigh on NC State University’s campus.
March
Dixie Deer Classic: A family-friendly event held at the Raleigh Fairgrounds for hunters and we have a snakes education booth.
Reptile and Amphibian Day: The nation’s largest and most popular event dedicated to hopping, slithering, crawling critters held at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh.
April
NEW 2024 Backyard Snakes: Learn how to identify a copperhead and other native snakes at two events this year.
May
Wild About Nature: An afternoon of celebrating and learning about nature at Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park in Holly Springs.
Longleaf Pine Festival: A celebration of the longleaf pine ecosystem and the unique animals that live there. Harris Lake County Park, New Hill.
July
Festival for the Eno: Festival that raises money and awareness for the Eno River and the surrounding land. West Point on the Eno, Durham.
Sept
National Hunting and Fishing Day: A day to enjoy learning about hunting and fishing and conservation. Statewide in NC but we usually have booths in Raleigh and Fayetteville.